Job Title: Children’s Social Worker – Assessment Team
Location: Devon (Hybrid: Office & home-based, subject to service needs)
Vacancies: Countywide
Pay Rate: £38 per hour
Liquid Personnel is seeking experienced social workers to support our client’s Children and Young People Assessment Team in Devon.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful and positive relationships with children, young people, and families—working closely with them to achieve outcomes that are family-led, strength-based, and focused on safety and stability, keeping them safe throughout childhood and beyond.
Our client is currently operating under an Ofsted Improvement Plan; therefore, they require experienced, resilient social workers who demonstrate good practice and can model this across the service alongside peers.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public.
2. Conduct initial assessments to determine risk levels and service eligibility.
3. Make decisions on whether cases require further intervention under Section 17 (Child in Need) or Section 47 (Child Protection).
4. Undertake home visits and interviews with children and families.
5. Liaise with police, schools, health services, and other agencies to gather information.
6. Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for further action.
7. Escalate cases to child protection teams when necessary.
8. Maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to referrals.
Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have;
9. Social Work England registration
10. Eligible to work in the UK
11. Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a car
12. Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience
13. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Why Liquid Personnel?
14. Free DBS and compliance service
15. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
16. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
17. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
18. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
19. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
20. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
21. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *